9th January, 2023
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has hired legendary football manager Arsene Wenger to help enhance football in the country.
Kaylan Chaubey, President of the AIFF, confirmed this in a statement made on Sunday.
Speaking about the appointment, Chaubey said, “We have had extensive discussions with the FIFA development team. Arsene Wenger is Head of the FIFA Task Force and they will help us in the grassroots programme. Coaches from Wenger’s team would come.”
Wenger, 73, will also be charged with developing emerging talent as part of his new job.
He is expected to collaborate with other senior FIFA officials in order to fulfill the AIFF’s Vision 2047, which aspires to make India the top footballing nation in Asia.
AIFF’s goal is to build a strong league in the region and a solid footballing ecology.
During the World Cup in Qatar, Wenger and FIFA and AFC officials met with the AIFF to discuss youth development ideas.